Thunderstorm warning for Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen as temperatures continue to soar
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for many parts of the United Kingdom, including Dewsbury, Mirfield, Batley and Spen.
The yellow warning could bring disruption in places during tonight (Thursday) and into tomorrow (Friday) morning.
The forecast says: “Thunderstorms are expected to move northeastwards across parts of England and Wales during the early hours of Friday, clearing during Friday morning.
“Whilst many areas will miss them, thunderstorms may produce sudden, gusty winds with 50 to 60 mph possible, particularly in the south and west of the warning area. Frequent lightning, hail and heavy rain (possibly 15-20 mm in an hour) are additional hazards.”
The warning covers regions and areas including Yorkshire and the Humber, the East and West Midlands, the North East, Wales, and South West England.
The Met Office says that there is a “slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost,” while lightning strikes or flooding could cause delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
“There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds,” the warning adds, while “spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.”
The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms follows an amber extreme heat alert which is still in place in parts of West Yorkshire until 11.59pm tonight. Temperatures across North Kirklees are still expected to soar and reach the early 30s tomorrow.